Emergency Motion 5
Solidarity with Indian Workers
“That this Congress notes that the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which saw the brutal murder of 25 tourists and tourism workers has been a horrendous expansion of violence and racism in the region. The failure of the government and security forces to protect its own populace led to the current disaster which risks escalating to a dangerous point.
“The people of Kashmir, need our solidarity. As we speak, reactionary elements within Indian society are using the national tragedy to sow religious and sectarian division within society, which will only lead to more violence.
“Given Britain’s historic role within India, and the significant diaspora population who live within Britain, we cannot stand idly by while reactionary forces are trying to escalate violence and division.
“We call on Congress to:
- Send out solidarity to trade union organisations like The All India Kisan Sabha;
- Reach out to the Indian Workers Association (GB) to work in solidarity with the Indian diaspora in Britain; and
- Work with the General Council and IWA (GB) to host events discussing the current political and trade union struggles workers in India are facing.”
Mover: North Lanarkshire Trades Union Council
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